Product classification

HS code for Nickel alloy rod: 7505.12

Nickel, bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys.

Classification of nickel alloy rod under HS 7505.12

Nickel alloy rods fall under HS code 7505.12. According to the Harmonized System's Chapter 75, heading 75.05 encompasses nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire. The specific subheading 7505.12 is reserved for bars, rods, and profiles made of nickel alloys. As defined in Note 1(a) to Chapter 75, bars and rods are rolled, extruded, drawn, or forged products, not in coils, which have a uniform solid cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. For classification under 7505.12, the material must meet the definition of a nickel alloy, where nickel is the primary component but other elements like chromium, molybdenum, or iron are present in specific minimum quantities. These products are essential in the aerospace and power generation industries due to their mechanical strength and stability at high temperatures. The classification process involves verifying the chemical composition of the alloy and ensuring the physical form matches the bar or rod definition rather than wire or plate. If the product is in coils, it may be classified as wire under 7505.22, depending on its cross-sectional dimensions and the specific notes of the chapter.

Covers
  • Nickel-chromium alloy round bars
  • Hexagonal nickel alloy rods
  • Extruded nickel-copper alloy bars
  • Forged nickel alloy rods for machining
  • Square cross-section nickel alloy profiles
Also under 7505.12
  • Special Metals Inconel 625 bar
  • VDM Metals Hastelloy C-276 rod
  • Haynes International Monel 400 profile
  • ATI Nickel Alloy 718 bar

Codes often confused with 7505.12

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with stainless steel bars (Chapter 72, heading 72.22) when the iron content is higher than the nickel content. Another common error is confusing rods with wire; if the product is in coils, it should generally be classified under 7505.22. Furthermore, unalloyed nickel rods are classified under 7505.11.

7505.22Nickel; wire, of nickel alloys7505.11Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed

Top exporters and importers of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy rod), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy rod) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 750512, not only nickel alloy rod.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $1.2B
  2. 2 Germany $341M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $334M

World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $380M
  2. 2 France $322M
  3. 3 United States $296M

World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for nickel alloy rod

Brazil splits HS 7505.12 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about nickel alloy rod

What is the HS code for Nickel alloy rod?

The HS code for Nickel alloy rod is 750512 (Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys). The HS code for nickel alloy rod is 7505.12, which includes bars, rods, and profiles of nickel alloys.

How do I classify Nickel alloy rod for customs?

Nickel alloy rod is classified under HS code 750512 — Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How is a rod distinguished from a wire in this category?

Under Chapter 75, rods are generally straight lengths, whereas wire (7505.22) refers to products that are typically in coils, regardless of their cross-sectional shape.

Which countries are the top exporters of nickel alloy rod (HS 750512)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy rod) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 39% of world exports), Germany ($341M) and the United Kingdom ($334M). World exports came to about $3.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of nickel alloy rod (HS 750512)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy rod) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($380M, 12% of world imports), France ($322M) and the United States ($296M). World imports came to about $3.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Nickel alloy rod the same in all countries?

The base HS code 750512 for Nickel alloy rod is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for nickel alloy rod in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 750512 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for nickel alloy rod depends on the product's details: 7505.12.10 (Nickel alloy bars), 7505.12.21 (Hollow nickel alloy profiles), 7505.12.29 (Non-hollow nickel alloy profiles).